The voice instantly drew everyone's attention. Thora's expression shifted slightly. Roxen frowned as both turned toward the crowd. The people parted, and a young man in a silver-gray suit stepped out, wearing a half-silver mask. His presence alone was overwhelming, making no one question what was hidden beneath it. Draven? Thora frowned. No—the way he moved, the way he spoke ... that was Darius. He stopped beside Thora and met her eyes. Warmth and indulgence filled his gaze, meant only for her. Roxen recognized him at once. A faint chill surfaced in his eyes. The middle-aged man grew wary, letting out a cold laugh. "What, you here to pay for him?"Darius lifted his eyes slightly. His Alpha pressure spilled out, and the warmth vanished, replaced by deadly cold. The man's heart skipped. Cold sweat poured down as he wiped his forehead with shaking hands, his body stiff. Darius sneered and raised his hand. Five men in black suits stepped forward, each holding two cases. In seconds, the table was completely covered. Without a word, every case was opened. The casino went wild. "Whoa!" "Oh my god! I've never seen this much cash!" "Did he bring a whole bank with him?" "That's gotta be over 100 million!" "Gambling with that much cash? That's insane! Even if you're loaded, don't just throw it away like that!" Chaos broke out across the casino.Every eye was glued to the massive stacks of cash, gleaming under the lights. If not for Darius's oppressive presence, someone might've already tried to grab it. That was way more thrilling than robbing a bank. People had lost millions in casinos before, but it always happened gradually. No one had ever shoved that kind of money down in a single bet. The middle-aged man froze, his eyes scanning the cash as he swallowed hard. Still, he didn't back off. Sure, he had money. But a tempting teen? That kind of opportunity didn't come around twice. Thora glanced at Darius. He leaned in slightly, one hand hovering near her back in a protective gesture. Warm breath tickled her ear as he said softly, "Lose whatever you want. If it goes south, it's on me." His voice wasn't loud, but every ear caught it. Someone exclaimed, "Lose whatever he wants? That's insane!" Thora just nodded, calm as ever. "If I win, it's mine."Darius let out a low chuckle. "Deal." That single word carried unmistakable affection. Whispers and speculation spread like wildfire. Everyone tried to figure out who they were, especially the masked man. But one thing was clear—they were close. The silver-masked man's protective stance and dominance over the teen showed clearly that they were a same-sex couple. Roxen studied Darius sharply for a moment before slowly looking away, confusion churning inside him. Was it Draven? But the aura was completely different. He'd only met Draven briefly during the third round of the freshmen assessment in the game world. That Draven had been obsessive, dark, and distant—not this kind of confident, devoted presence. And why was he here? Why help Thora? Darius had deliberately avoided cadets during his previous visits to the military academy. Aside from Thora and the senior leadership, no one had seen him. Even when Mike had once run into him by chance, he hadn't thought much of it and hadn't mentioned it to Roxen.With Darius backing her, Thora's confidence soared. She pushed her chips forward with a relaxed smile. "Call." The middle-aged man laughed loudly. "Great! Big spender!" Roxen remained silent, but he knew Thora was going for this hand. The dealer continued dealing. Every eye in the room was glued to the table, and the tension stretched razor-thin. Eventually, Darius had taken a seat. Someone even brought him a chair, wine, and snacks, attending to him with careful precision. That only made everyone more curious. Anyone getting that kind of treatment at Sky Casino was no ordinary figure. Watching from above, Dorian shook his head. Jason was always hard to read. Meanwhile, Shirley drifted between tables, occasionally brushing her hand over stacks of cash, but she never actually took any.She looked cute, her movements playful and teasing. With Sky Casino's heavy security, no one would imagine someone daring enough to steal openly here, so no one paid her much attention. She spun in place and bumped straight into someone. He was also dressed as a server. Shirley looked up and lit up. "Mike?" "Shirley?" Both were undercover, quietly investigating the casino, and had unexpectedly run into each other. Mike looked her over. With cat ears and a slightly revealing maid outfit, she looked cute, alluring, and dangerously tempting. He swallowed hard. Heat surged in his chest, and even his breathing was going uneven. Suppressing the flutter, he grabbed Shirley's wrist and led her to a quiet corner.